Chief Samuel Santiago and the Shirley Police Department would like to thank Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan for coming to the Shirley Senior Center and speaking to the seniors about scam prevention and safeguarding personal information to reduce and prevent them from becoming victims of the ever increasing trend of elderly scams that are […]

The Shirley Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Joseph Santiago who was selected in a interview and scoring process for the Shirley Police Department Detective Assignment. The process was extremely competitive in each question and category. The Detective Selection Committee chose Officer Santiago as the next Detective. Please join me in congratulating Officer Santiago […]

I would like to take a moment to recognize each of our police officers; Lt. Cromwell, Sgt. Violette, Officer LaPrade, Officer Euliano, Officer McGuinness, Officer Santiago, Detective Siekman, Officer Bonczar, Officer Rice, Officer Brown, Officer Strianese and Officer Dodge. Today January 9th is known around the country as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Shirley […]

The Shirley Police Department will be hosting a basic handgun safety class on Saturday January 20, 2018 at the Shirley Police Station. Registration is from 8:45am-9:00am, the class will run from 9:00am-1:00pm. Any questions or if you want to register for the class please contact Officer Joseph Santiago at 978-425-2642 extension 44 or via email […]

The Shirley Police Department is investigating an accident involving a tractor trailer unit taking down National Grid wires and several utility poles at 276 Great Rd (Mohawks). Please be aware of the traffic detour, all traffic is being diverted down Rte. 225/Groton Rd from the Lunenburg Line and from Great Rd/Rte. 2A at the intersection […]

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Shirley Police Department to enhance the quality of life throughout the Town of Shirley by reducing crime through prevention and enforcement and therefore creating a sense of security in the community and eliminating the fear of crime.